Beginner’s Guide to Stumpwork - Kay Dennis - Search Press Classics

Beginner’s Guide to Stumpwork by Kay Dennis is a practical introduction to stumpwork, the intricate style of raised and padded embroidery with roots in the 17th century. This paperback edition forms part of the Search Press Classics series.

Key details

• Author: Kay Dennis
• Series: Search Press Classics
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 80
• Publisher: Search Press
• ISBN: 9781782217909

Synopsis

Stumpwork combines flat, padded, wired and free-standing elements to create richly textured embroidery, and this book explores the breadth of techniques used to achieve those effects. Clear stitch guidance is supported by detailed, step-by-step demonstrations covering both core methods and needle lace, before bringing the skills together in a project that uses multiple approaches.

Design inspiration ranges from traditional 17th-century motifs such as animals, flowers, fruits and insects to more contemporary ideas, with advanced projects including landscape and figurative work. A gallery of the author’s finished pieces is included to spark further ideas, making this a considered choice for both newcomers and experienced needleworkers.

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